cctalk Digest, Vol 41, Issue 65 - test-drb@ccmp.vtda.org

22 Jan 2007

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 Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2007 11:05:55 -0600
From: "Jay West" <jwest at classiccmp.org>
Subject: Re: OT Crimp tools & Cutter Re: DEC MMJ 
...
 Sridhar wrote...
> It's just a finer instrument.  It does the same job.
>
> If you want to trim a lead flush to a surface, it's very difficult to do 
> with a pair of scissors. 
...
 Ahhh this makes sense. Example... trimming the excess
from an IDC type 
connector. This flush cutter would get right next to the wall of the 
connector as my scissors won't. Gotcha. 
...
 Jay  -------------------
A sharp utility knife has always done that for me.

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